According to totals released Thursday, the Democratic Governors Association announced that it raised about $28 million in 2013 across its three committees. The RGA announced earlier this week that it raised $50.3 million in 2013 through its 527 committee.

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The RGA — which normally does not release additional fundraising numbers — told POLITICO Thursday that it raised another $2.2 million through an affiliated nonprofit. That brings its total cash haul to $52.5 million in 2013 — close to double what the Democrats raised.

Both organizations consist of a super PAC, a nonprofit and a 527 group. Most of the funds for both groups are spent through the 527 organizations.

“Republican governors’ record of accomplishment is unparalleled, and with twice the cash on hand compared to four years ago, the RGA is in strong position to support our candidates and governors this year,” said New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who is also serving as chairman of the RGA. He added: “We enter 2014 with the resources we need to win.”

The DGA’s chairman also expressed the view that his organization would be able to compete in 2014.

“Our success in 2013 ensures that we will have the resources necessary to help reelect Democratic governors who are working in a bipartisan way to create jobs, improve schools and strengthen the middle class while adding to our ranks,” Vermont Gov. Pete Shumlin said.

Both organizations — which are tasked with supporting their party’s gubernatorial candidates across the country — are permitted to take unlimited corporate and individual contributions.

The RGA typically outraises the DGA. At midyear, the RGA had raised $24 million to the DGA’s $13.4 million.

In 2014, 36 states will elect governors in what are likely to be heated and expensive battles.

Democrats announced last year that they wanted to nationalize all 2014 gubernatorial races — tying the Republican incumbents to the agenda of congressional Republicans.

On the other side, the RGA will likely target Pat Quinn in Illinois and the open seats in Massachusetts and Arkansas. Other possible targets for Republicans include Democratic incumbents in Colorado, Connecticut and New Hampshire — though all three are uphill battles for the GOP.

In the only competitive gubernatorial race of 2013, the RGA edged the DGA in spending, but the Democrats’ candidate won. The DGA’s investment in Virginia behind Terry McAuliffe was about $6.5 million, compared with the RGA’s $8 million for Ken Cuccinelli’s bid. McAuliffe was also boosted by outside groups funded by billionaires Tom Steyer and Michael Bloomberg.